Automobile Service Technicians

Students should obtain as much experience in the field as possible by participating in summer internships and part-time jobs at auto repair shops.

To be a successful automobile service technician, you must be patient and thorough in your work; a shoddy repair job may put the driver's life at risk. You must have excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and be able to logically deduce the cause of system malfunctions and devise a repair solution. Technicians must be able to work well with others and also independently when necessary. Other key traits for technicians are punctuality, the ability to follow instructions, and strong communication skills.